

The white house Overview
Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name The White House, I was expecting something a bit more… presidential, you know? But this 3-star spot actually surprised me in the best way possible. Sure, it’s not fancy, but there’s something genuinely welcoming about the place that you don’t always find at hotels trying too hard to impress.
The thing that struck me right away was how the staff actually seemed to care. I mean, you can tell when people are just going through the motions versus when they’re actually paying attention to what you need. The woman at the front desk – I think her name was Sarah – remembered I mentioned I was an early riser and made sure to let me know what time the coffee would be ready in the lobby. It’s those little touches that make a difference when you’re traveling. The rooms are clean and comfortable, nothing revolutionary but honestly, isn’t that exactly what you want? The beds are surprisingly decent (I’m picky about mattresses), and the bathrooms are updated enough that you’re not dealing with ancient fixtures. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night – you’d think a place this centrally located would have more street noise, but somehow they’ve managed to keep it peaceful.
Here’s what really won me over though – the whole place just feels authentic. You know how some hotels feel like they’re trying to be something they’re not? This isn’t that. It’s a solid, reliable place run by people who seem to actually understand hospitality. I watched the housekeeping team work, and they weren’t rushing through rooms just to check boxes. During my stay, there was this older gentleman who clearly was a regular – probably stays there for business trips – and seeing how warmly they greeted him told me everything I needed to know about the kind of place this is. The common areas are comfortable without being stuffy, and there’s usually decent coffee available (not amazing, but definitely drinkable). Parking was straightforward, which honestly can be half the battle these days. With a 9 out of 10 rating, I expected good things, but sometimes those numbers can be misleading. In this case though, they’re spot on. It’s not trying to be a luxury resort, and that’s exactly why it works so well. Sometimes you just want a place that does the basics really, really well – and that’s precisely what you get here.
Seoul’s apartments offer modern accommodations with contemporary design, perfect for families wanting to experience daily life in this technologically advanced Korean metropolis.
The white house Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Two-Bedroom Apartment | 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults |


Reviews of The white house
Muriel from France (9/10)
Perfect place and perfect host!
Rhiyan from United Kingdom (9/10)
Beds were very comfy, good location and very good facilities.
Milou from France (8/10)
Deux chambres avec chacune leur terrasse même si nous n'avons pas pu en profiter en été en raison de la chaleur. Gel douche, shampoing, brosse à dents, dentifrice à disposition. Proche du métro et bus. À 30 minutes à pied du quartier Hongdae
Yingtzu from Taiwan (8/10)
Maki from Japan (9/10)
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Wau Park: 1 km
- Love Museum: 1.7 km
- Mapo Bridge: 3 km
- Hyochang Park: 3.1 km
- Kim Koo Museum: 3.2 km
- Modern Design Museum: 900 m
- Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 1.3 km
- Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 1.5 km
- Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 1.5 km
- War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 2.7 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Felt Coffee: 550 m
- Cafe/bar A Twosome Place: 450 m
- Cafe/bar TomnToms coffee: 450 m
Top attractions:
- COEX Aquarium: 13 km
- N Seoul Tower: 6 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 6 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 5 km
- Yeouido Hangang Park: 4.2 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 7 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 6 km
- Seodaemun Prison History Hall: 4.2 km
- Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 3.3 km
- Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 3.2 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 5 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 36 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 36 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 36 km
Public transport:
- Train Daeheung: 800 m
- Metro Sinchon Station: 300 m
- Train Gwangheungchang: 950 m
- Metro Sogang Subway Station: 100 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 13 km
- Incheon International Airport: 53 km
Facilities
Kitchen:
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Outdoor dining area
- Balcony
- Terrace
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Heating
Languages spoken:
- English
- Korean
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Carbon monoxide detector
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- View
- Terrace
- Kitchen
- Non-smoking rooms
- Washing machine


House Rules at The white house
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 18:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 08:00 to 11:00
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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